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Behavioural expert Judi James told the Daily Telegraph that it is natural to start acting like the most important person in your life as you grow older.

Meanwhile, earlier this week it emerged that it is after 70 that we are likely to be at our happiest – as long as we enjoy good health, have sufficient income and are not lonely.

The conclusions are highlighted in a new book by Lewis Wolpert, the 81-year-old emeritus professor of biology at University College London, entitled You’re Looking Very Well – a familiar greeting to those of more advanced years.